This book covers a wide range of topics, and its advice is easy to follow, making it a handy guide for anyone who wishes to develop a passion for birdwatching—whether they’re Baby Boomers or belong to any other age group.
—Preface Review

Written by bird‑watching expert Sneed B. Collard III and illustrated by Tanner Bardin, this book is an ideal, highly “user‑friendly” guidebook, perfect for bird enthusiasts aged 15 to 105. It’s portable and comes highly recommended. —The Midwest Book Review

Regardless of age, this book serves as an accessible introduction to birdwatching. Sneed Collard thoroughly explains nearly everything you need to know to get started in this pastime.
—Matthew Miller, Cool Green Science, The Nature Conservancy

In this humorous yet practical guide, Sneed B. Collard inspires young people, seniors, and everyone with a childlike spirit to step outside and connect with their feathered neighbors. Collard leads readers from the basics and even shares tips for birdwatching despite physical limitations such as hearing or vision impairments. Throughout this beginner‑friendly guide, Collard uses self‑deprecating humor to highlight the joy of birding and the value of community.
—Jenna Zalzicki, 425 Magazine

The author simplifies the complexities, lifting the veil of mystery surrounding this hobby and warmly inviting newcomers of all ages to join in. —Tulsa Book Review

This engaging, easy‑to‑understand guide invites beginners—and late bloomers—to discover the pleasures of birdwatching… Collard’s approachable writing style ensures that everyone can enjoy birding and get started with ease.
—The Montana Arts Council’s State of the Arts

Sneed’s prose is light and witty, a delight to read, and his enthusiasm for birds is deeply infectious. He firmly believes that a love of birds can make everyone’s life better. I wholeheartedly agree—this book is the perfect choice for anyone with even a passing interest in birdwatching who seeks a little encouragement to take the first step.
My only quibble is the title—this book could just as easily be called “Birdwatching for Everyone!”
—Amazon Reader

This book is absolutely fantastic! Although I’m not yet a birdwatcher, it has made me feel that I could become one, even though I’ve (ahem) entered the twilight years of the Baby Boomer generation. I love the author’s sense of humor and his infectious enthusiasm. He’s passionate, down‑to‑earth, and often delivers laugh‑out‑loud remarks, whether he’s discussing how to work around physical challenges, how to choose binoculars, or sharing brilliant photography tips.
I listened to the audiobook, but now I want to find a print copy so I can admire the illustrations and more easily revisit the chapters without having to take notes.
—Amazon Reader

★ Winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, 2024.
★ Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award.
★ Selected as a Montana Book Award Honor Book.
★ Winner of the High Plains Book Awards in the Nonfiction category.
★ A Big Sky Finalist.
★ Perfect for birdwatchers aged 15 to 105! This accessible, lighthearted, and richly illustrated work will inspire young and old—and anyone who still feels young at heart—to step outside. A love of birds can make life better for everyone; embrace this extraordinary pastime—the most rewarding, the most frustrating, and endlessly cycle—of all.
★ Sold for Chinese simplified rights.

This book is a friendly, accessible, and humorous guide that helps you discover the joys of birdwatching. Beginner birders of all ages will find answers to every question they might have—whether it’s which birds frequent feeders, how to tell sparrows apart from flickers (or golden‑backed woodpeckers), or which bird‑watching app to use. The guide also walks readers through planning everything from local explorations to thrilling “birding trips.”
Even late‑starting birders will appreciate Corrad’s personal insights and advice for overcoming age‑related challenges, such as physical limitations, hearing loss, or declining vision. Additional sections cover sharing birdwatching with others and contributing to community science, habitat management, and bird conservation.
Engaging and lighthearted, this book will help readers of all backgrounds set aside their doubts and begin observing, understanding, and protecting our feathered friends.

Sneed B. Corrad III
Sneed B. Corrad III has written more than 90 books for young readers, nearly 80 of which have won awards. He has also penned countless magazine articles for both children and adults, and co‑runs a bird‑watching blog with his son. Corrad holds professional training in marine biology and the sciences. Before embarking on his writing career, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of California, Berkeley with a degree in marine biology and earned a master’s in scientific instrumentation from the University of California, Santa Barbara. To research and write his nonfiction works, he has traveled to Australia, Costa Rica, Southeast Asia, South America, and even the deep seafloor. A witty, humorous, and award‑winning speaker, he has visited over six hundred schools and been invited to more than one hundred professional education conferences. Much of his work focuses on natural history, science, and the environment, including his latest picture books, “Waiting for the Warbler,” “Beavers and Otters Get Along… Sort Of,” and “Crossing the Border.” He has also authored several recently published books for adults, such as “Warblers and Woodpeckers: A Father‑Son Bird‑Watching Journey,” as well as two guidebooks: “First Time in Japan: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Independent Travelers” and “The Bird‑Watching Guide.” Beyond writing and publishing, Corrad frequently interacts with students, leads teacher workshops, volunteers with his son’s Boy Scout troop, and takes his frisbee‑loving Border Collie, Marty, for walks.